
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $970 (71 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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7120 S East End Chicago, IL 60649

7801 S Saginaw 2647-53 E 78th St Chicago, IL 60649

6921 S Cornell

6904-6906 S Cregier Ave 1745-1757 E 69th St Chicago, IL 60649

1748 E 71st Pl
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7620 S Coles Chicago, IL 60649

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3033 E 79th St

7800 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

2047 E 68th St

2049 E 68th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $700 | $1,500 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $900 | $1,500 |
South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,165 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,300 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Shore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Shore is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is 7800-06 S Essex 2451-55 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649 which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Shore?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in South Shore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Shore?
Cheap apartments in South Shore have an average cost of $123 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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